This
Origami Republika socio-philantropic archive is dedicated to the documention
of the roots of numusic, lowest arts, zoorealism and reframed folk culture
around the fringes of our network. It is also our local global jukebox
and Alan Lomax tribute page. AND it is a gift to humans and others that
suffer from collectomania, as it covers material otherwise (not surprisingly)
unobtainable.

The
zips include the recordings as they were, both original and printable
artwork, text and sometimes a video or related photos.

The
values conveyed are not necessarily those of another organisation with
a shamelessly similar name. Musically this material is part of the nonsensus
that a great United Nation is built of.The
selections are made by Karen Karnak Elliot A97, lay-out and uploading
by Boe A22.

Inside
each zip you will find a voucher; download and send in three different
ones and you will receive a link to the elsewhere impossible to get
"secret" Origami Republika album.

NOTE:
We are considering material for further releases in both series below
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This
invaluable and rejected recording of prepared piano and feedback clearly
shows the origin of the great tradition that has earned Trondheim such
status internationally.

It
was conceived and performed by Jonas Qvale A196 (prepared piano, microphone/tremolo/speaker
setup, Ibanez and Boss digital delay effect pedals, pebbles). This recording
contains two public performances of the work held on July 28th, 2001
in a barn in Holmestrand (a village famous for the tunnel leading you
around it).

Of
special note is the bold use of pebbles tossed onto the strings of the
piano in the beginning of both versions. A total disregard of conventional
recording techniques has resulted in a rooster crowing, an engaged child
audience member, footsteps and intermittent outside traffic noise throughout,
making this baffling audio document exciting listening material. There
is no end to it. Rhizotto.

The
artist came to maturity in the Buran academic circles around the turn
of the millenium, and the two recitals captured here are very much products
of their time and of that curious scene. Buran is a part of Trondheim
inhabited by very old people and younger students, artists and academics.
It is also an area close to the more famous "alternative"
Svartla'mon.

Originally
released as "Jonas Qvale: Prepared Piano & Feedback",
later available as a free download via Panot, Norway.

uh02:
ABADEMIC MUSIC FROM LOWER GRÜNERLØKKA as presented
by Origami Diskordika

01] Vidda
02] Bilen
03] Havet

This
is a very interesting display of the roots behind what has become Norway's
new scene of internationally acclaimed artists; the NuJazz, or post-jazz
as it's also known. Going back to the source of making music, whispering
through the horns, adding a lot of pregnant silences and reviving the
"ur-vokal", it's all here.

This
is solid proof that the trend sprung out of the bohemian regions of
Lower Grünerløkka with a whiff of influence from Little
Tøyen, Oslo, Norway.

Furthermore
you´ll find traces of various outern influences like West-Tullamore
tingams, the Kemi throatscurge and reves-globolic ipodermia. Like they
seeped through the national grid and saturated the shower towels of
expression.

In
these sessions we witness the enchanted work of local poet Stein Holte
with Origami Vokstervisse´s own Rune Flaten A53.

It
was recorded at Dusjen Studio, Grünerløkka Lufthavn by Neil
Manipura A94 who also added background vocals, and mastered by Kelly
A34. The original
cdr was released by Voices Of Yonder as "Rune & Stein Spiller
Blåseinstrumenter", in such a valuable edition that you won´t
even find it via eBay. Photos by
Are A12, design by Jan I. Jarre. "Takk til Beinstein, Blå,
MIR, 3ne and anyone who know who they are."

uh03:
AVADEMIC MUSIC FROM KOLBOTN/NIDAROS as presented by Origami Kaffe
and Origami Gurk

01-06]
Origami Kaffe in "The Sun Session"
It has been pointed out that the best thing about the mystic recreational
woods known as Nordmarka is its close proximity to the village of Oslo.
In much the same way it can be pointed out that the best thing about
the young country known as Norway is its close proximity to the World.
Thus you can mix the inevitable fingerplucking late-nite rites of the
urban neo-Norwegian folklorist with the concept of "tapas y tranquilidad"
and utter presence.

As
a break from his involvement with folk ensembles like Masselys, Lasso,
Origami Arktika, Coffee & International, Origami Kaffe, Salvatore,
Dj Hakkiplaton, Palace Of Pleasure and Vortebekk Spazeband; Bjarne Larsen
A16 did this by visiting the Macaronesian island of Gran Canaria in
the early zeroes.

Situated
outside the south coast of Morocco, he chose to record some informal
(and instrumental) themes on his acoustic guitar. Well, that means that
he played the guitar and it was recorded onto a DAT-cassette in a local
studio. Gently picking the strings, the inspiration slowly shifted between
continents and cultures. This turned into a session as pure as a taste
of Utopia on a summer´s day, something that already makes it unique.

07]
Origami Gurk in "Play The Beatles"
Before seeking out a more commercial approach on the NoAward winning
album "Age Of Reason" with Seidmen and Elise (TRASS! anarchives/Ambolthue),
the Gurks already had this groundbreaking recording session behind them.
Here they explore the states of art, music and mind-over-mountains that
has so much in common with Senegalese noise-psykedelia, the Pippa Holstein
Schoool Of Sonosemantics and the hailstorm of shoegazer-rock that came
out of the Nidaros area through the tribalism of among others Motorpsycho
and Mrs. Hippi.

By
envoking a cover song of the fairly successful liverpoodlian group we
know as "The Beatles" (although their real name is still kept
a secret), the Gurks cross-fertilise the true spirit of the 'cross-the-sea
brotherhood of man with the toe-numbing traditional Topy astroturf.
No vitriolic vesper can hide the fact.

The
original master was thrown into the Tronhjem Fjord for no particular
reason. Or maybe to make a statement. Or maybe to make a comment. Holes
burnt in the polystyrene fabric of reality.

IN THE PIPELINE >>>

uh04:
ALADEMIC MUSIC FROM BOUVETØYA as presented by Origami
Diskordika

This
is a great introduction to the cultural expressions of the penguins
at the remote island Bouvet.

Bouvet
has been occupied by Norway for a long time, and here you'll get to
know the love songs, the mating songs, the liberation songs and the
mythical songs about the great Orca.

This
invaluable recording of a penguin delegation was made at a Bouvetian
Cultural Event at Kunstnernes Hus in Oslo, February 27th, 2002. It was
presented and translated by Norwegian political supporters handing in
an official petition to stop the occupation.

This
document shows the utter importance of cross-cathegorical zoorealist
actionism. Humans are able to share feelings with that which we eat
or make distinct. But mankind can change, and the brave abd poetic penguins
are showing us the way.

"Nextti,
giirk guuur - criiiá naka ziiiit!"
"They can cut our wings off, but they can´t take away our
dream about being able to fly."

The
zip includes a video showing the seldom seen sight of the Bouvetian
Penguin Delegation.

uh05:
ASADEMIC MUSIC FROM ESCANDINAVIA as presented by Origami Diskordika

Compilation
feat. a.o. Origami Skandimaffia, Origami Arktika...

The
History Of Mjusic Series

uu01:
[john] caged 3'93'' as presented by Origami Tore - deleted

A
unique environmental recording commemorating 90 years since the birth
of John Cage. Originally released undercover as "Tore Honoré
Bøe", in 10 copies on a businesscard size cdr. The work
was commissioned by Karen Karnak Elliot A97 for her isntallation "Caged"
at the Galeria NA, Latvia, 2002.

NOTE:
We are considering material for further releases in both these series
>>> Contact